occasion
/əˈkeɪʒn/
oc · ca · sion
ə · ˈkeɪ · ʒn
English Definition
n. special event; time
Significado en Español
ocasión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dịp, cơ hội
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Example Sentence
Weddings are happy occasions.
婚礼是喜庆的场合。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
occa(occur/situation)+sion
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “occasion” in the following sentence: The wedding was a joyous occasion for all attendees.
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A
event
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B
place
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C
decision
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D
gift
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A — event.
“occasion” means n. special event; time
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her graduation was a joyful ______ that the whole family celebrated.
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A
chore
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B
burden
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C
occasion
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D
routine
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C — occasion.
“occasion” means n. special event; time
Common questions about “occasion”
What does “occasion” mean?
occasion — n. special event; time. In Chinese: 场合，时机.
How do you pronounce “occasion”?
occasion is pronounced /əˈkeɪʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: oc · ca · sion.
How do you use “occasion” in a sentence?
Weddings are happy occasions. (婚礼是喜庆的场合。)
What are synonyms for “occasion”?
event, instance — all close in meaning to occasion (n. special event; time).
Is “occasion” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. occasion appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “occasion”?
occa(occur/situation)+sion
